Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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